DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ART OUT-'OF^DOORS 
IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC GROUNDS AND HOME SURROUNDINGS. 
Entered at Chicago Post-Office as Second Class Matter. 
Vol, XI, No. 4. 
CHICAGO, JUNE, 1901. 
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Fruit Trees, Small Fruits in- 
cluding Grapes. Ornamental 
Trees, Evergreens and FIower= 
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for streets. Hardy Roses, 
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. 
Our beautifully illustrated 
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BY SAMUEL PARSONS, jR., 
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